Sonos Inc (SONO)

Operating profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands -48,045 -7,039 -40,889 -27,155 -20,546 -52,247 -24,026 43,242 89,532 138,052 147,821 150,174 154,964 181,935 108,292 42,690 -27,232 -67,489 -25,625 4,644
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,525,344 1,574,985 1,550,921 1,602,554 1,672,523 1,683,666 1,682,367 1,777,975 1,752,335 1,795,584 1,802,473 1,735,641 1,716,744 1,697,042 1,567,320 1,409,095 1,327,065 1,281,388 1,292,557 1,328,006
Operating profit margin -3.15% -0.45% -2.64% -1.69% -1.23% -3.10% -1.43% 2.43% 5.11% 7.69% 8.20% 8.65% 9.03% 10.72% 6.91% 3.03% -2.05% -5.27% -1.98% 0.35%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-48,045K ÷ $1,525,344K
= -3.15%

The operating profit margin of Sonos Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from negative figures to positive percentages. In the most recent quarter, the operating profit margin was -3.15%, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in a loss.

Looking at historical trends, the operating profit margin has shown some volatility, with peaks reaching as high as 10.72% in the first quarter of 2021, followed by a gradual decline in subsequent quarters. However, the margin turned negative in some periods, such as the second quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2019, indicating challenges in generating profits from operations during those times.

Overall, the declining trend in the operating profit margin in recent quarters may suggest potential challenges in managing costs and improving operational efficiency. It would be important for Sonos Inc to closely monitor its cost structure and revenue generation strategies to enhance profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Sonos Inc
SONO
-3.15%
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
-5.02%
Knowles Cor
KN
7.22%